whenever we stop somewhere in a village most of the kids in the area inevitably gather around our vehicles. they know to stay a safe distance away, but also how to get close enough to let us know they want something. luckily for them, i also like giving them things and have started carrying candy with me in my turret. the problem is that there is always more kids than candy and they always want more.
once i throw out some candy, a pattern emerges. more and more kids get closer and closer trying to be the next one to get whatever i toss into the crowd. eventually they get too close and i have to shoo them away. more kids join the group, and after a little bit of standing back they get bold again and come closer, and i have to shoo them away again, maybe after throwing out some more candy.
after going thru this one time, i suddenly had a feeling like i was back in ocean city, nj. i couldn't figure out why until i realized they were acting just like the seagulls who were constantly after my food. give them a little bit, and they'll keep coming back as long as there's a chance for one more french fry.
#2) they're like sand people. easily startled, but they'll be back, and in greater numbers.
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Ok I love this post! Probably my favorite so far. As you were describing it I was thinking to myself, this sounds just like the Jersey shore. I also had a gull take a fry out of my hand in Cancun.
i had one hit my head as it dove for a hot dog i was eating. i was litterally putting it in my mouth as the sea gull tried to snatch it.
I once saw a seagull steal a whole sandwich out of a woman's hand at the shore. Those things are vicious eating machines.
Oh and by the way, excellent use of an Star Wars/FG quote at the end there. Touche, salesman.
"Mine, mine....mine, mine, mine...."
(gull quote from Finding Nemo!)
finding nemo! nicely done. seagulls are definetly in contention for the best part of that movie.
Your story had def brought those Nemo seagulls to mind! LOL
By the way, did you get your b'day card yet? Embarrassingly covered with stickers?
i did get the card. thanks. i've been meaning to come here with a list of everyone i got mail from to thank them all together so i wouldn't forget anyone, but it hasn't worked yet. but yes, it did come and i appreciate it.
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